Knitters who’ve tried to customise patterns will have had a taste of MSG. This abbreviation is how I teach the maths needed for calculations.
MSG: The secret sauce of knitting patterns
Book Review | Sharon Rothman, The Fashion Designer’s Sketchbook
The edition I’m reviewing has the following details: Bloomsbury, 2016 | ISBN 978-1-4725-6729-1. There is a newer edition here. I’ve written a smidgen about design development before, but somehow not yet got around to showcasing this book on the blog.
An Ode to Squared Paper
I posted about my love of squared paper on Instagram a couple of years ago, but I’ve decided it’s worth sharing to the blog. It fits in nicely with my current pilot course on Design Development, and I made sure
Five helpful resources for knitwear designers
Five plus one of the best people and communities for knitwear design support. If you need resources for knitwear design, start here!
MOD and QUOTIENT: An Excel tip for knitwear design
Some Excel nerdery for you today. I’m sharing two handy functions: MOD and QUOTIENT. This tip is very useful if you use Excel for knitwear design and grading. Strap in!
Too Many (Woolly) Hats
Some thoughts on knitwear design, self-tuition, and the many hats we knitwear designers wear (not always by choice).